Bobby Smith (footballer, born 1941)
Robert Smith (20 June 1941 – 16 August 2019) was an English footballer who played as a left back and a Winger.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Robert Smith[1] | ||
Date of birth | 20 June 1941 | ||
Place of birth | Barnsley, England | ||
Date of death | 16 August 2019 (aged 78) | ||
Playing position(s) |
Left back Winger | ||
Youth career | |||
Barnsley | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1960–1963 | Barnsley | 3 | (0) |
1963–1973 | Chelmsford City | ||
Bexley United | |||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Career
Smith began his career at hometown club Barnsley, making three Football League appearances for the club.[1] In 1963, Smith signed for non-league club Chelmsford City. Over the course of ten years, Smith made 443 appearances for Chelmsford.[2] Smith later played for Bexley United, before re-joining Chelmsford as part of their coaching staff.[3][4]
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References
- "Bobby Smith". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- David Selby [@SelbyDavid] (11 September 2012). "Best wishes to Chelmsford City legend Bobby Smith (443 apps, 1963-1973) who is currently in hospital" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- "Bobby Smith". Chelmsford City F.C. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
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